refrain (B1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: [rɪˈfreɪn]
Definition
A repeated part of a song or poem, especially at the end of a stanza.
Examples
The refrain of the national anthem is sung with great pride.
She found herself humming the catchy refrain of the advertisement jingle.
The poet used a recurring refrain to emphasize his theme of loss.
How to Use refrain
- refrain from doing something (prepositional phrase)
- To stop oneself from doing a particular action. — "You must refrain from using your mobile phone during the performance."
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